Speakers and water typically don't mix. Bring them near a swimming pool, in a boat or by the lake and you'll likely regret it. But a new waterproof Bluetooth speaker called "Ecoxbt" claims to stay resilient even when floating on water or fully...

Welcome to this morning's edition of "First To Know," a series in which we keep you in the know on what's happening in the digital world. Today, we're looking at three particularly interesting stories. Google Play Now Offers Free Trial for...

The amount of time and money people are spending on mobile devices is growing rapidly and yet many businesses don't have a website optimized for mobile -- at what cost? First, the numbers. Mobile traffic currently makes up 10% of global Internet...

The rumors were true: Samsung is debuting a mini version of its flagship Galaxy S III smartphone on Oct. 11. The new device, which will launch at a special event in Germany, has been confirmed by the head of Samsung Mobile Communications, JK...

Few words in tech have had more buzz over the past couple years than the omnipresent "cloud." Cloud computing has ushered in a new era of technology, changed the way many companies do business and facilitated the age of mobile devices and social...

We are very excited to share the latest Mashable community milestone: We've surpassed 1 million Facebook fans! Our Facebook community is an important part of Mashable. Since launching our fan page in 2007, we've further connected with readers...

The presidential election is just four weeks away and, as usual, voting ads asking people to do their civic duty are popping up all over the place. But what if those ads actually told you the truth? Jest is here to answer that question with a...

Responding to critics' claims that musicians make little or no money from music-streaming services, Pandora founder Tim Westergren has detailed the amounts certain artists rake in -- some nearing $3 million annually. Westergren, the company's...

If 2008's presidential race was the social media election, then this year's is certainly the mobile election. EngineYard.com created an infographic that breaks down how the U.S. has used mobile apps, in both sending and consuming information,...

The iPad mini: It's like an iPhone, but exactly the same. "We've taken everything you love about the iPad, and re-envisioned it as a go-anywhere device that will fit in your pocket," the narrators of the parody video above state. The so-called...

Malala Yousafzai, the 14-year-old girl who won Pakistan's first National Peace Prize, was shot and wounded on her return from school Tuesday in Swat Valley. The Pakistani Taliban have claimed responsibility for the attack, which has been...

Halloween is right around the corner -- which you've known since August, when all the decorations started appearing in stores. But now it's time to really start thinking about your costume. Still too early? Ok, let's look at pictures of animals...

After setting up free networking profiles on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, an Internet user can instantly access the largest repository of information mankind has ever compiled at no cost -- through Google. That person can stream music for free...

Cats can take offense at the slightest things. Sometimes even inanimate objects can become the unwitting subject of a kitty's utter disgust. We have found YouTube clips of 10 cats who turn into angry ninjas. SEE ALSO: 20 Adorable Animals With Bad...

LinkedIn may be the social network of choice for the professional world, but more job seekers are hunting for work on Facebook, according to a new survey. Still, both networks -- and Twitter -- appear to be taking over the employment search space...